Ukraine's AI-Enabled 'Hornet' Drones, Produced by Eric Schmidt's Company, Shift Battlefield Dynamics in Crimea
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Lawrence Freedman
Summary
The article discusses how Ukraine has gained an edge in drone warfare against Russia through the use of an AI-enabled drone system called 'Hornet' (previously referred to as 'Martian' by Russians). The drone is produced by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's company, Perennial Autonomy, and features advanced technology designed for mass production. Ukraine officially partnered with the company in July to produce these drones. The additional context suggests this is part of a broader strategy ("Logistics Lockdown") that is turning Crimea, a key Russian asset, into a liability.
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· 3 pulledWhen I wrote in April about how Ukraine had been able to take the lead in the 'drone race' I mentioned a new system that had been bothering the Russians because it appeared to be AI-enabled.
The aim from the start has been to develop a suite of drones that employs the most advanced technology yet can also be mass produced.
Last July Ukraine officially announced cooperation with the company and a plan to produce
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